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"Dr ChatGPT": Is it a reliable and useful source for common rheumatic diseases?
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
|May 23, 2023
Summary
ChatGPT can provide reliable and useful information on common rheumatic diseases for patients. However, users should be aware that the AI may occasionally generate inaccurate or misleading responses.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare information retrieval.
- Evaluating AI tools like ChatGPT for medical information accuracy is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the reliability and usefulness of ChatGPT as an information source for common rheumatic diseases.
- To determine if ChatGPT can provide accurate patient-facing information on conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Main Methods:
- Identified common rheumatic diseases using ACR and EULAR guidelines.
- Selected diseases based on Google Trends search volume.
- Evaluated ChatGPT responses using Likert-type reliability and usefulness scales.
Main Results:
- ChatGPT responses for rheumatic diseases generally scored high on reliability and usefulness (scores 4-7).
- Osteoarthritis (OA) received the highest reliability score, while Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) received the highest usefulness score.
- No statistically significant differences were found in the reliability or usefulness of ChatGPT's answers across the evaluated rheumatic diseases.
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT demonstrates potential as a reliable and useful tool for patients seeking information on rheumatic diseases.
- It is essential to acknowledge that ChatGPT may produce inaccurate or misleading information.
- Users should exercise caution and verify information obtained from AI sources with healthcare professionals.
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